Age representation-Glue

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Representations-Common stereotypes

REPRESENTATIONS – COMMON STEREOTYPES

Shots within a film clip

At the start of this clip long shots are used to show the different skills of each competitor and makes the audience see the power they have over Katniss (0.04) who is being filmed using a close up shot of just her face and shoulders to make her appear weaker and defenceless. The director has chosen a long shot of the competitors showing of their skills because it makes the scene more dramatic and quick pace being able to switch from each angle (such as the first competitor using the knife with mannequins surrounded around him) and between the competitor's to make it seem more chaotic.
Next, a tilt shot is used to follow from Katniss' face to her hands (0.14) to show what she is doing; the director has chosen this to slow down the pace and therefore make her activity seem less important/less dangerous.
At 0.23 an over the shoulder shot is used to show what the tributes watching can see of the competitor throwing knifes. This has been used to make the competitor and activity seem more daunting to the others waiting. This makes the audience feel like this character has or is going to have a lot of power within the story as she has hit every target even with an audience.
An extreme close up is used at 0.34 to show Peeta's emotions and make him appear weak in comparison to the group laughing at him after, which are filmed at a long shot.
The creators of the games (the people who will rank the tributes) are viewed from a low camera angle (0.45) to show how powerful they are and to show the audience that they are in control of the training but are not a part of it.
A tracking shot is used at 1.01 to follow Peeta across the training room to where he picks up an object. The director has used this to show how nervous he is about what Katniss has advised him to do, he hesitantly walks towards it before waiting to throw it. If the director had just shown him getting up and then throwing the object the audience would not have been able to see his hesitation and the quick switch may have made him appear confident.
The extreme long shot used at 1.27 makes the rest of the tributes appear small and powerless now after Peeta has shown off what he can do. The director has used it before zooming in on their faces  to show how surprised they would have been and how they would have been taken aback by the show of strength after Peeta had fallen not long before.
The power returns to Peeta after this event and is shown by the low angle shot at 1.31. It shows the audience that Peeta was not to be underestimated and that he has regained the power after appearing weak at 0.34. The director has used this to foreshadow future events within the film.




Camera shots/movement:
To start this scene (0.01) a high angled shot is used to view the students so they seem like they are weak and have no power compared to the teacher which is then backed up by the close up of the students (0.05) to show their emotions and how unhappy they are about the test, this is used with a track shot to move between them.
A low angled shot (0.09) is used to show the teacher and show how much power she has over the students that are taking the test, it's also used as a point of view shot as it is what one of the students can see of the teacher. This point of view shot then zooms in on the teacher (0.16) to show her emotions and how smug she is that she got the students to do the test that no other teacher believed she should do. The zoom towards her face during this (0.21) shows the audience how nervous she is about this going wrong because of how important it is for her to prove everyone wrong. A tracking shot is then used to follow the teacher across the hall and to the door where she finds a spell (0.34).
There is a close up of the teacher when she first comes face to face with the spell to show her surprised and irritated face which then changes to a long shot of the spell entering the great hall. A crane shot is used 1.16 to switch from the top of the building to the bottom where the rest of the characters are.
Music:
At the start of this scene the only sound the audience can hear is of the flames burning which makes it more intimidating for the students who are taking the exam. Then a sound effect of footsteps is inserted which begin to get louder and so a tracking shot is used to follow the teacher to the door to investigate what is going on which is when a spell is introduced and the sound of this disturbs the students. At 1.06 the atmosphere changes as the music gets louder and the pace becomes quicker; the two wizards enter the hall and make the exam papers fly into the air which is followed by the cheering of the students. The contrasting music and volume here shows the difference between the power the teacher has at the start and at the end of the clip as she can no longer control them.
Editing:
The editing used in this scene is quite straight forward, switching from one shot to another, until the spell appears. Special effects are then used to display fireworks and different spells across the great hall and to make it suddenly appear more chaotic. This is then combined with different close ups of the individual characters experiencing what has just happened, the bewildered teacher watching as everything goes wrong and the two wizards who are causing the chaos.
Mise en-scene:
The teacher in this scene is dressed in formal clothing that makes her appear as superior to the students who are all easily identical in their uniform. The teacher stands straight and on a raised platform which also helps to show her power over the students who are positioned behind desks starring up at her. When the two wizards enter they hold the power of the teacher who not only has moved from her position over the students but has now been overthrown by the wizards who have interrupted the test and the students who have abandoned their work.


Camera shots/movement:
The first shot of this scene is an establishing shot which is used to show how awkward/nervous Stacey feels stood alone waiting to meet someone she hasn't before, This then switches to a point of view shot as Gavin points her out to his friend Smithy, this shot zooms in on Stacey to show that Smithy and Gavin are both looking at her and they are more familiar now with her than they were before they came. An arc shot is used to go from viewing Gavin and Smithy to seeing Stacey and her first reaction to meeting the boys which is then filmed at a mid shot to show the characters getting to know each other. A close up of Nessa is used when she is first introduced to Smithy to show her emotions and how she clearly dislikes him even though they have just met. A panning shot is used to switch from Nessa with the two slices of pizza to handing one over to Smithy which makes the audience feel like it was a reluctant decision and as he is being kept at an arms length things are still awkward between them. This is confirmed by the closing shot as an extreme long shot is used to film the two walk off but Nessa walking behind and keeping her distance from Smithy.
Music:
A song is overlapped at the start of this scene as it had been used during the previous, travelling shots to make them more interesting for the audience and as to combine the different shots of Stacey and Gavin getting ready for the meet up as they would fit together better than the different natural sounds. From here the music changes to natural sounds such as the waterfall behind them and the dialect. At the end of the clip the music from the upcoming scene in the club is played to ease the transition between scenes.
Editing:
The editing in these clips is kept simple as most of the conversation is natural and in one place so the clips are just placed one after the other without any special effects.
Mise en scene:
The characters are represented very differently in this scene, from Stacey and Nessa being dressed more for the club than Gavin and Smithy who arrive in a simple top and jeans. At the start of the scene both main characters appear to be very nervous, from Stacey standing on her own looking around to Gavin pausing to sort his hair. When they first meet this is continued by them overlapping in conversation and then Stacey making conversation about their items of clothing being from the same place. The awkwardness between Smithy and Nessa is clear from the beginning and when she arrives there are multiple pauses in conversation and silences to where she offers Smithy pizza and instead of thanking her he says "nice one" and walks away to catch up with the others rather than stay with her.

Camera shots, angles and movement.

Camera shots:
Over the shoulder-The view over the characters shoulder, often of a conversation, used to make the audience feel involved.

High angle-Pointing down at the character, is often used by the director to show weakness.

Low angle-Pointing up at the character, is often used by the director to show power.

Establishing/extreme long shot-The view of a setting from a long distance, often used at the start of a clip to set the scene.

Long shot-Often used to film a character (head to toe) entering/leaving a scene, shows their relationship in their surroundings.

Mid shot-Waist up of a character, used to make the audience become more familiar with the character, shows their facial expressions and body language.

Two shot-Shows two characters and the relationship between them.

Close up-Just the head and shoulders of a character, used to show their emotions.

Point of view-What the character can see, used with a close up shot first to see whose view it is. Helps the audience to engage with the character.

Extreme close up-Part of the character, unable to see other things, often used with just the character's eyes.

Camera movements:
Zoom shot-Similar to a track shot but can be filmed with more basic equipment, zooms in or out of a character or object in shot.
Tracking shot-Used with a dolly or dolly and track to smoothly zoom in/out of a shot of a character. Often used to show the start (zoom in) or end (zoom out). A sides ways track or crab shot is used to follow the character as they move along.

[Sideways track, taken from YouTube chanel ShayCarl]

Arc shot-Full or semi-circle movement around a character/characters. Can be used to show their reactions or to increase intensity.
Tilt shot-Moving up or down on an axis, can be used to show the point of view from a character seeing something daunting (moving up).

[Tilt shot, taken from YouTube channel ShayCarl]

Crane shot-Used by the direction to film in a vertical direction, making the characters appear weak or to end.
Panning shot-A camera mounted on a tripod so it films from a fixed point, filming left or right. Can also be used to show point of view.

[Panning shot, taken from YouTube channel ShayCarl]

Representation

What group do you belong to?
I believe I am part of multiple groups, having aspects from different areas of each, I am determined to succeed and hard working to get what I want in life. This takes aspects from the 'Get paid crew' which is described as "The get Paid Crew have two main goals in life – to make money and be their own boss. Motivated, resourceful and determined". I am inspired by YouTubers who have built up their own business by doing what they love and now get to travel the world and have unique chances that they may not have had before they started making YouTube videos.

[The Shaytards, a YouTube family who have gone from debt filled lives where they were so short of money they had to steal toilet paper from taco bell, to co-creating a YouTube business 'Maker studios' which just sold to Disney for millions of pounds.]

I can also see a representation of myself within the 'Townies who are not defined by a single thing. They are described to like following the recent trends and not having a single defining shop that they go to but instead picking up things that appeal to them from a variety of places. Also it describes them to listen to the latest number one song which is a lot like myself as I do not have a single genre of music that I am particularly into unlike some other groups.

Finally, I see myself within the 'Tumblr kids' group in the aspect of 'it’s all about re-blogging images that show a window into their world'. I wouldn't describe myself as a brave person who is willing to try out new things and to 'start a trend' but to instead find parts of other groups that fit into what I like. From this group I am less about the 'complete exposure' and more about taking the best bits from the different groups.



What media figures are similar to you, do you model yourself on them?
I don't believe that I model myself on a media figure such as a celebrity or musician, as you never really know the true person that they represent. Even with famous YouTubers that daily vlog their lives you only ever get to see a few minutes of their 24 hour day which is a very small snippet. This means that they may not be the people that you see them as and therefore you should not aspire to be like them as you mostly only get to see the positive moments of their life.
Therefore I believe that I do not model myself on anyone famous and instead look to family/friends for the way I should act and who I should aspire to be. I believe that the person I am is influenced by my friends in particular, for example I use words that I wouldn't before because the people I surround myself with commonly use them; also I am influenced by their likes and dislikes.

I do not believe that I model myself on a media figure in the way that I dress completely but I  take inspiration from their recommendations and new trends. For example, I like to watch YouTube haul videos which is where the person shows what they have brought recently and is often what is on trend at the time. I do not want to buy these clothes because I want to be like this person but because it shows me clothes that I maybe before wouldn't have known about or make me want to go to a shop to get a particular piece of clothing that I really like in a shop I wouldn't normally go into.

Clothes taken from Zoella (left) and Niomi Smart (right), YouTube channels.

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Five of my favourite series:

[Orange is the new black]

• Orange is the new black (Netflix)

This is a show about a women's prison and the life of Piper Chapman, a young educated women, who finds herself mixed up in trouble with the police and therefore a lot of bother with the other inmates who don't like her being a newbie and having a fortunate upbringing. I like this show because Piper is not the normal women you would expect to see in a prison environment and so she brings controversy to the show and shows what it can be like in prison to new inmates. 

• Dance academy (Netflix)

A series following an Australian ballet school as the young performers battle their way through the tough dance lifestyle in order to reach the end of third year and hopefully receive a contract with a top company. I like this show because the content of each episode is different and new to any other series I have seen before. The series looks at the struggles of teen life mixed with the demands of being a dancer and at the end of each episode the viewer is left with a cliff hanger leaving them wanting to watch the next. 

• Gavin and Stacey (BBC1)

This is a series following a young couple one from Essex, London and the other from Barry, Wales. I like this show because of the funny characters which create the entertaining storyline and because of the interesting family life's shown between Essex and Barry and as Gavin and Stacey try to build up their own.

• Friday night dinner (Channel 4)

This is a comedy series about one Jewish families traditional Friday night dinner and the complications/dramas that follow from that. I like this show because it's funny to watch and despite what is expected, each episode is different with new characters introduced that add to the comedy appeal.

• The big bang theory (E4)

This is a series about a group of scientists who try their hardest to go against the 'nerd' stereotype of the science world and the people they meet/fall in love with. I like this show because the characters are easy to love and you want the relationships between them to work out well despite the on going endeavour between Penny and Leonard (two main characters) through the three series. I also like this because they show a different side to the stereotyped image of scientists and is relatable to a lot of people who, similarly to the characters, have been bullied growing up due to their knowledge and the things they like/dislike.

Five of my favourite songs:

• Dear Darlin'-Olly Murs, Right Place Right Time
• Photograph-Ed Sheeran, X
• Afire love-Ed Sheeran, X
• Smile-The Vamps, Meet The Vamps
• All of me-John Ledgend, Love in the future

Five of my favourite YouTubers and a quote said by them:

[The ShayTards]

• The ShayTards, a family of 7 'vlogging' their everyday lives. Shay-"Someday doesn't exist, never has, never will. There is no someday. Only today"
• Sprinkleofglitter, Louise- "Some people are slim, some people are big, some people are tall, some people are short, that's just how it is"
• ThatcherJoe, Joe "So if you're a little bit weird like me, don't hide it just show it off...because people out there will appreciate your weirdness, and they're the sort of people you want in your life
• Zoella, Zoe-"Be the best version of you"
• Itswaypastmybedtime, Carrie-"It doesn't make you a failure...it makes you a person"

Five of my favourite types of photography:

[A photo taken at Broadway market]

• Iconic things from around the world

I like this because it shows the great marks of each unique place and how beautiful they can be from looking a single photograph. Also being able to take photos of these things would mean being able to travel the world and experience different cultures/ways of life which I would enjoy.

• Wedding photos

I like these photos because it shows the love between, not just the couple, but their families and the possibility of two completely different families ,who may have different ways of life, have been brought together by these two people. These kind of photos would be fun to take because of the different kinds of weddings you could visit and experience different peoples take on their special day.

• Seasonal photographs

I like these photos because they make me look forward to the coming season, no matter what this may be; they always show the beauty of each season and the traditional things to be accomplished during the months. I also like these kind of photos because they can be captured by photographing a single thing at different times of the year, for example an open space with trees is transformed each season, whether that be with snow, falling leaves or just sun in the summer.

• Fashion and beauty

I like these kind of photos because they always show how unique everyone is and how different people choose to model things in different ways and how each thing is suited to them. I enjoy looking at these photos for inspiration for things such as nail art or the up-coming trends.

• Unique art in unusual places

I like these photos because they are always original, such as in the photo above where it would be unlikely to find this kind of pattern above your everyday front door. They make the place seem more iconic and interesting and they are always intriguing and fun to look for. They can also be taken all over the world and vary from big pieces of art to small detailing like within the photo above.

Five of my favourite music videos and why:

[Just the way you are by Bruno Mars]

• Chandelier by Sia because of the talented young dancer
• A sky full of stars by Coldplay because it was recorded on the streets with the crowds natural reactions
• Just the way you are by Bruno Mars because it was edited so the tape from the cassette moves to tell the story
• The A team by Ed Sheeran because the video shows the story described in the song
• Who's laughing now by Jessie J because there is a young actress who portrays what Jessie wishes she had said/done to the people who bullied her when she was younger